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The science of storing spuds - here’s where to keep them
What new research shows about the best place to keep potatoes.
Do you really need to take that dietary supplement?
Just because a supplement is available over the counter doesn’t make it safe or necessary.
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NZ leads breakthroughs in MRI brain research
MRI innovation could predict dementia and guide brain surgery.
What it’s like living with two autoimmune conditions: ‘I’ve had to adapt everything’
Working mum Anita Hedges on managing the daily toll of MS and ulcerative colitis.
Acid test: Why we used Lotto lady as guinea pig in psychedelic therapy trial
Sonia Gray fronts documentary on possible mental health benefits of hallucinogens.
Why peanut butter isn’t the villian it’s sometimes made out to be
Nut butters are just as nutritionally packed as whole nuts but watch the additives.
The dark web: Why our horror youth suicide numbers demand action
Could a social media ban prevent youth suicide?
Opinion: When breast isn’t best
Study reveals connection between breastfeeding struggles and poor maternal mental health.
Orthorexia: How the ‘clean eating’ obsession & social media are feeding a new disorder
The fixation on ‘pure’ foods that can turn into a recipe for malnutrition.
Top tips on how to lower your blood pressure
High blood pressure can be fatal but there are ways to lower it to healthy levels.
Old drugs, new tricks: The links between vitamin C and tumour progression
Otago scientist on understanding the relationship between vitamin cancer and tumour growth
Old drugs, new tricks: Could birth control pills reduce the risk of genetic breast cancers?
A compound in birth control pills may help women at risk of inherited breast cancer.
Old drugs, new tricks: From aspirin to statins – how repurposed meds can help fight cancers
Potential to repurpose familiar drugs rather than pour billions into new ones.
What are emulsifiers in food - and are they bad for us?
Emulsifiers are a common food additive, but are linked to gut conditions and inflammation.
NZ family’s asthma battle: ‘She’s terrified of getting sick again’
Around 1 million NZers live with asthma and respiratory disease, and a third are children.
Why magnesium matters for health more than you think
The vital mineral multitasking on your behalf – but can it stop chocolate cravings?
Cancer rising: How vaccines, new screening tests and AI will change cancer treatment
The future for cancer detection and treatment holds much promise.
Can't do muscle-contracting drills? Why eccentric exercise might be right for you
So-called eccentric exercise brings physical activity benefits without usual drills.
Cancer rising: How disengagement with the health system might hinder cancer detection
As cancer in under-50s soar, researchers focus on the causes.